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The World of Work
There are many different kinds of work. People enjoy their work for many different reasons. We talked to four people about their work. Read about their careers.
What do you do? I’m a physical therapist. I work in a hospital.
What are your responsibilities? I help my patients get healthy and stay healthy. I learn about a patient’s health problem. I make a plan for the patient. I teach the patient how to exercise and move.
Why do you like your job? I know my work is important. My patients are nice. I work from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. I like the regular hours.
What do you do? I’m an event planner. I work in an office, but I travel a lot.
What are your responsibilities? I plan big events for businesses. I plan the location, the transportation, the food, and the activities for the event. I work with many different people in restaurants, hotels, and transportation. I need to be very organized and remember a lot of details.
Why do you like your job? My work is fun and exciting. I like to meet new people. I like to travel. Also, I see the results of my work with every event. That makes me happy.
What do you do? I am a sales assistant in a computer store.
What are your responsibilities? I need to know all about computers. I help customers make decisions about what to buy. I explain our products.
Why do you like your job? My job is interesting. I like to learn about new products. There is always something new. I work evenings, so I have time at home in the morning with my baby daughter. And the job pays me well.
What do you do? I am a Web designer. I make websites for companies. I am self-employed. I work in my home office.
What are your responsibilities? A company asks me to plan a website. I learn about the company and what it needs. I write a plan. I talk to the company again. If they like the plan, I make the website.
Why do you like your job? I like to be creative. I like my quiet home office. Also, I have flexible hours. I work when I want. I can say no to a job, too.
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